HyperDic: vaulting

English > 3 senses of the word vaulting:
NOUNartifactvaulting(architecture) a vaulted structure
actvaulting, curveta light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
ADJECTIVEallvaulting, overreachingrevealing excessive self-confidence
vaulting > pronunciation
Soundsvao'ltihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > vaulting: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningRevealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights.
Example"vaulting ambition"
Synonymoverreaching
Broaderboldfearless and daring
English > vaulting: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(architecture) a vaulted structure.
Example"arches and vaulting"
CategoryarchitectureThe discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
Narrowerfan vaultingAn elaborate system of vaulting in which the ribs diverge like fans
Broaderstructure, constructionA thing constructed
English > vaulting: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down.
Synonymcurvet
Broaderdressagemaneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
Verbsvaultjump across or leap over (an obstacle)

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